Quality Engineer

JMJ Phillip Group; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JMJ Phillip Group is seeking a Quality Engineer in Phoenix, AZ to lead calibration management, support incoming quality assurance, and contribute to ISO 9001 QMS oversight. The role involves audits, corrective actions, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and quality teams.

Responsibilities include maintaining calibration systems, inspecting materials, managing nonconformances, and training teams on calibration and measurement practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred, or 3–5 years of quality experience.
• Experience in quality engineering, calibration, incoming quality assurance, or related manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of calibration, metrology, and measurement uncertainty.
• Experience with incoming inspection processes, sampling methods, and material disposition.
• Experience managing calibration databases, schedules, and external calibration providers.
• Able to interpret engineering drawings, specs, and measurement requirements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data analysis skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive corrective actions to completion.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment and comply with safety procedures.
• Occasional travel 0–5% for training/business.

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain site-wide calibration management system.
• Ensure inspection, measuring, and test equipment is calibrated, labeled, controlled, and traceable.
• Manage calibration schedules, records, databases, and external calibration providers.
• Monitor calibration compliance, overdue equipment, and quality risks.
• Provide reports and metrics on calibration system performance.
• Establish and maintain incoming inspection criteria, sampling plans, and acceptance standards.
• Support inspection planning and verification of materials and supplier equipment.
• Manage material disposition and nonconformances.
• Work with suppliers and internal teams to resolve quality issues and improve incoming material quality.
• Support ISO 9001 QMS administration, execution, and continual improvement.
• Develop and maintain quality procedures, work instructions, and documentation.
• Maintain calibration and IQA-related QMS elements and records.
• Ensure documentation and data integrity meet requirements.
• Support internal, external, customer, and third-party audits.
• Prepare audit documentation, participate in audits, and respond to findings.
• Drive corrective actions to closure and monitor compliance.
• Interpret engineering drawings and measurement requirements; review measurement capabilities for new tools/processes.
• Provide training on calibration requirements, measurement practices, and QMS procedures.
• Promote measurement control and data integrity across the organization.
• Follow safety procedures and maintain housekeeping standards.
• Support a safe and compliant manufacturing environment.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Data analysis

Communication skills

MS Office

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Quality or related

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking a Quality Engineer to support and continuously improve quality management processes, with a focus on calibration, incoming quality assurance, measurement systems, and compliance. This role will ensure inspection and measurement equipment is properly controlled, support quality audits and corrective actions, and work closely with manufacturing, engineering, suppliers, and other stakeholders to maintain strong quality standards.

Position Responsibilities

Calibration Management

• Lead and maintain the site-wide calibration management system.
• Ensure inspection, measuring, and test equipment is properly calibrated, labeled, controlled, and traceable.
• Manage calibration schedules, records, databases, and external calibration service providers.
• Monitor calibration compliance, overdue equipment, and associated quality risks.
• Provide regular reports and metrics on calibration system performance.

Incoming Quality Assurance

• Establish and maintain incoming inspection criteria, sampling plans, and acceptance standards.
• Support inspection planning and verification of raw materials, components, and supplier-provided equipment.
• Manage material disposition and incoming quality nonconformances.
• Work with suppliers and internal teams to resolve quality issues and improve incoming material quality.

Quality Management System

• Support the administration, execution, and continual improvement of an ISO 9001-certified Quality Management System.
• Develop and maintain quality procedures, work instructions, and documentation.
• Maintain calibration and IQA-related QMS elements and records.
• Ensure documentation and data integrity meet applicable requirements.

Audits & Corrective Actions

• Support internal, external, customer, and third-party quality audits.
• Prepare audit documentation, participate in audit activities, and develop responses to findings.
• Drive corrective actions through timely closure.
• Monitor compliance with applicable quality standards and procedures.

Technical Support & Training

• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and measurement requirements.
• Support production readiness by reviewing measurement capabilities and calibration requirements for new tools, processes, and equipment.
• Provide training on calibration requirements, measurement practices, and QMS procedures.
• Promote measurement control, data integrity, and quality best practices across the organization.

Safety & Compliance

• Follow all applicable safety procedures and housekeeping standards.
• Properly use required personal protective equipment.
• Support a safe and compliant manufacturing environment.
• Perform additional quality-related responsibilities as assigned.

Prerequisites

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related technical field preferred, or 3–5 years of relevant quality experience.
• Experience in quality engineering, calibration, incoming quality assurance, or a related manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of calibration principles, metrology, and measurement uncertainty.
• Experience with incoming inspection processes, sampling methods, and material disposition.
• Experience managing calibration databases, schedules, and external calibration providers.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and measurement requirements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data analysis skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive corrective actions to completion.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work effectively in a manufacturing environment and comply with required safety procedures.
• Ability to travel occasionally, generally 0–5%, for training or business needs.

Certifications (Preferred, but not Required)

• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE).
• ASQ Certified Quality Auditor (CQA).
• ASQ Certified Quality Inspector (CQI).
• ASQ Certified Calibration Technician (CCT).
• ISO 9001 Internal Auditor certification.
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification.
• Lean Six Sigma certification.

What the Role Offers

• Salary: $70,000-$90,000 annually
• Opportunity to lead calibration and incoming quality assurance activities.
• Exposure to ISO 9001 quality management systems and audit processes.
• Opportunity to support manufacturing quality, measurement systems, and continuous improvement.
• Cross-functional collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and quality teams.
• Professional development and technical training opportunities.
• Potential travel opportunities for training and professional development.

Why Phoenix?

Phoenix provides a strong manufacturing and technology environment with opportunities for quality professionals to support advanced production operations and technical processes. The area offers access to diverse manufacturing industries where expertise in quality systems, calibration, measurement, and continuous improvement can contribute directly to operational performance and product quality.